Danny Ings providing inspiration for injured Liverpool team-mate Joe Gomez
Thursday 12 November 2015 10:16, UK
Liverpool full-back Joe Gomez has revealed he is being spurred on by Danny Ings as they recover together from season-ending knee injuries.
The duo suffered anterior cruciate ligament injuries last month and have embarked on their gruelling rehabilitation programmes.
"Having Danny there for support has really helped to keep me going. I was gutted for him when I found out he had also done his ACL. He was flying, scoring goals for Liverpool and getting his chance with England," Gomez told the Liverpool Echo.
"It's been a reminder for both of us that everyone gets setbacks in football, it's not all plain sailing.
"We've been there for each other, spurring each other on. It's been a big bonus having Danny for company. We've literally been side by side in everything. It's going to be a long road but we're staying positive."
Gomez, 18, had made an immediate impact at Anfield after joining the Reds from Charlton during the summer and had established himself as first-choice left-back.
"I was absolutely devastated. I was hoping I'd be back available before too long," he said.
"The physio Chris Morgan and the doctor [Andy Massey] didn't say anything before the scan but my knee had swollen up and I think they knew straightaway.
"When they got the results, I could tell by the doctor's face that it wasn't good news. To be told it was my cruciate was tough to take."
